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Preparing Stock for Sale – Top Tips
Type: Video
Selling stock is an important part of any crofting or farming business. Before selling stock at the mart, there are a few things to consider. This video has tips…
Rural Roundup – A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects
Type: Podcast
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, and George who are joined…
Agribusiness News Audio April 2023
Welcome to the April 2023 edition of Agribusiness News, brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS). Agribusiness news helps you to scan your horizon, prepare for industry changes…
Using the Carbon Audit Tool
Type: Video
Are you looking to use our new beef carbon tool to guide you towards resources to take that next step towards reducing your emissions but not sure…
Overview of Carbon Decision Making Tool for Beef Farmers
Type: Video
A tool has been designed specifically for beef farms to support them in decision making to reduce emissions following the completion of a carbon audit. This…
Agribusiness News April 2023
Type: Agribusiness News
Welcome to the April edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. N e w s i n b r i e f…
Calving Heifers at 3 Years Old: Results and Reflections
Type: Video
We revisit Billy Graham as calving 2023 gets underway on Craigdarroch Farm at Sanquar. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
Calving Heifers at 2.5 years old: Results and Reflections
Type: Video
We revisit Stewart Stronach as calving 2023 gets underway on Berryleys Farm in Keith. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
Calving Heifers at 2 Years Old: Results and Reflections
Type: Video
We revisit Tom Hopkinson as calving 2023 gets underway on Lindertis Farm at Kirriemuir. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
A Guide to Calving Heifers
Type: Video
Age at first calving can have a large impact on the profitability of suckler herds, mainly due to the increase in management costs as the age at first calving increases.…
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